READ MORE:* Dutch women hammer Black Sticks* Experienced duo ruled out for London* Black Sticks defender snaps ACL* Four return for Blacks Sticks* Black Sticks exact revenge against OzSign up for the Two Minutes of Stuff newsletterHead coach Mark Hager said it was a frustrating result and they need to improve going into a must-win match against Great Britain on Wednesday. Black Sticks frustrated in loss to Australia at Hockey Champions TrophyJOEL FORD/GETTY IMAGES New Zealand's Anita McLaren clashes with Australia's Georgina Morgan. Black Sticks 1 (Anita McLaren) Australia 3 (Emily Smith, Jodie Kenny, Grace Stewart) Halftime: Australia 2-1- StuffComments Trailing by one goal at halftime, the Black Sticks were well in the game but suffered from two yellow cards awarded in the final 15 minutes. The Black Sticks were rattled by an early goal and struggled to convert attack into scoring chances, with Anita McLaren scoring her side's only goal from a penalty corner.

Source: Stuff June 19, 2016 17:48 UTC